The Sustainable Travel Handbook (Lonely Planet)
This comprehensive handbook, the latest installment in the popular Lonely Planet series, encourages travelers to adopt a responsible approach to their journeys.
Written by a sustainable travel expert, it offers practical and easily understandable advice. Eco-minded travelers will discover a diverse array of destinations offering culture, wildlife, luxury, adventure, wellness, and more. It also covers topics like the growth of electric transport, strategies for minimizing plastic waste, and respectful exploration of sacred indigenous cultures.
The guide includes top five and top ten lists highlighting the best places for responsible activities like hiking, volunteering, scuba diving, snorkeling, sustainable safaris, family trips, and ways to contribute positively to communities during your travels. It spans 168 pages, leaving no aspect of ethical tourism unexplored.
The destinations featured range from lesser-known regions like Guyana, Palau, and Siargao in the Philippines to more established places like Costa Rica, Uruguay, and Jordan.
Whether your goal is to reduce carbon emissions, have a wildlife-friendly experience, embrace sustainable culinary tourism, or enjoy an eco-conscious city getaway, this guide has all the information you need.
The Sustainable Travel Handbook (Lonely Planet) – Amazon £11.45 rrp(£12.99)